The Stage Coach - Diggin's & Plunder

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Home Stager - Round Rock Home Stager Austin Home Staging
Trying to think of a clever name for a blog/ newsletter can be a daunting project. So, I turned to some websites that had listed slang terms from the Wild West in order to stay with The Stage Coach theme. I came across many interesting slang words, but these two stuck out the most: Roughly translated, Diggings is the place you live or sleep and Plunder are your personal belongings so, Diggin's & Plunder" is where you live and your personal belongings - the two things Home Staging focuses on!
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